Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join team QEH.
As part of the Catering Team you will be cooking meals for staff and patients through the day and night in all aspects of food preparation and cooking following Food Hygiene Guidelines.
There is an opportunity within the Catering department for a Chef who can work proactively to meet the department’s standards, policies and objectives.
Responsibilities
* Cook and provide a wide variety of meals, including ethnic and allergen-free options, to a high standard.
* Work cost effectively to meet department standards and objectives.
* Prepare meals for staff and patients across all shifts (day and night).
* Follow Food Hygiene Guidelines and maintain a hygienic working environment.
* Manage your own time and resources and work effectively within a team.
* Support Line Managers, the Head Chef, the Catering Manager and other teams as directed.
Qualifications
* Catering and Hygiene qualifications are required for this post.
* Experience of working within a team and managing time and resources.
About The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)
We are embarking on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and are delivering a major digital transformation project. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based records from 2026, enabling better, safer, joined-up care for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetric and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness, and we strive for continuous quality improvement, as reflected in our 2024 CQC maternity rating of Good.
We offer recognised learning and apprenticeships and value our 4,000 staff and volunteers, with a supportive, community-focused environment and opportunities to grow.
Application
If this role appeals to you and fits your profile, we would love to hear from you. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.
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